Mitchell gets four-day ban

Jockey Richard 'Bya' Mitchell has been suspended by the stewards for four racedays, this for careless riding aboard PRINCE OF ARABIA in the ninth race at Caymanas Park on Wednesday, April 14.

Mitchell, who has received a number of suspensions so far this season for foul riding, was penalised for the interference caused to UNSUNG HERO approaching the 700-metre point of the course.

In addition to the suspension, he was slapped with a $4,000 fine. His suspension takes effect tomorrow.

In other disciplinary actions by the stewards on Tuesday at the Winchester Road offices of the Jamaica Racing Commission, three other riders were suspended, while three were severely cautioned.

Apprentice Ansley Dancel who rode NAKISAKI in the ninth race on Saturday, May 8, was severely cautioned for not keeping a straight course leaving the 300-metre point.

Jockey Omar Walker, who rode HERETOETERNITY in the ninth race last Saturday, was severely cautioned for the interference caused to CHARLIE CHAPLIN, LITTLERICHBOY and RUNE approaching the 800-metre point.

Apprentice Jevvanne Erwin, who rode NATURAL HEART in the second race on Saturday, May 8, was suspended for one raceday for the interference caused to VENICE MELLESA in the vicinity of the 1000-metre point and FRENCH ROGUE approaching the 800 metre point. The suspension will take effect on Saturday, May 29, 2010.

Erwin, who rode LITTLERICHBOY in the ninth race last Saturday, was severely cautioned for the interference caused to RUNE in the final 50 metres.

Apprentice Chalrick Budhai who rode BAY HARBOUR in the second race on Wednesday, May 12, was suspended for two racedays for the interference caused to SPONGY SPONGY approaching the 200-metre point. His suspension will take effect on Saturday, May 29.

Apprentice Robert Halledeen, who rode NATURALLY ROYAL in the 12th race last Saturday, was suspended for two racedays for the interference caused to DIABOLICAL KID approaching the Winning Post. The suspension will take effect on Saturday.